Common Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Bleeding.

Expert advice for Pilogrel Tablet
Good medication for preventing blood clots. For best results, take Pilogrel at the same time every day. Pilogrel increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects. Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor. If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Pilogrel temporarily.

Q. Is Pilogrel a narcotic substance?
No. Pilogrel is not narcotic substance. It is an antiplatelet medication and is used in the management of heart attack and unstable angina.

Q. Is Pilogrel an anticoagulant?
Pilogrel is not an anticoagulant. Pilogrel belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs. Both antiplatelets and anticoagulants work to prevent clots in your blood vessels, but they work in different ways. Antiplatelets interfere with the binding of platelets, or the process that actually starts the formation of blood clots. Anticoagulants interfere with the proteins in your blood that are involved with the coagulation process. These proteins are called factors. Different anticoagulants interfere with different factors to prevent clotting

Q. Is Pilogrel a beta blocker?
Pilogrel is not a beta blocker. Pilogrel belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs. Platelets are very small structures in the blood, which clump together during blood clotting. By preventing this clumping, antiplatelet drugs decreases the formation of blood clots (also known as thrombosis).

Q. Is Pilogrel a Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug (NSAID)?
Pilogrel is not a Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug (NSAID). Pilogrel belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs.

Q. How long can I take Pilogrel for?
Take Pilogrel only for a duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Pilogrel a blood thinner?
Pilogrel is a blood thinner medicine that lowers the chance of blood clots forming in your body. Pilogrel belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs.

Q. Is Pilogrel a statin?
Pilogrel is not a statin. Pilogrel belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs.

Q. Is Pilogrel an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
Pilogrel is not an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Pilogrel belongs to a group of medicines called antiplatelet drugs.

Q. Does Pilogrel cause weight gain?
Pilogrel is not known to cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Pilogrel.

Q. Does Pilogrel lower blood pressure?
Pilogrel does not lower blood pressure. Please consult your doctor if you experience lowering of blood pressure after taking Pilogrel as it may require proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Pilogrel cause bruising?
Bruising is a common side effect of Pilogrel. Please consult your doctor if you notice any bruising after taking Pilogrel.

Q. Does Pilogrel cause constipation?
Constipation is an uncommon side effect associated with the use of Pilogrel.

Q. Does Pilogrel cause itching?
Pilogrel can cause itching as an uncommon side effect. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience swelling in mouth or skin disorders like rashes and itching, blisters of the skin. These may be the signs of an allergic reaction.